Eye on Our Vision

Seven Arrows is committed to the emotional well-being of every student. We have weekly Council in every classroom, designed to help students gain confidence and take risks by talking about important topics close to their heart. Our students participate in Mindfulness classes that develop their…

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To make something is not enough; it’s making meaning that makes the difference. A real life making laboratory goes beyond consuming and digesting, and provides endless opportunities for students to iterate, prototype, take risks, and ultimately, create. For 20 years, Seven Arrows has been held in the highest regard…

Often called the study of happiness, positive psychology can more broadly be defined as the study of human potential. Traditional psychology is based around the “cult of the average” and focuses on individuals who lie below the norm—those who suffer from mental illness and distress—and…

The National Institutes of Health is conducting an unparalleled study into the effects of screen time on adolescents. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study (ABCD study) has recruited over 11,000 adolescents to monitor for ten years, including regular MRI and other brain scans, to find…

Whether children participate in sports, arts, robotics, STEM or STEAM programs, the exploratory nature of these programs afford students with the time and low pressure stakes to take risks and engage with confidence. Studies also indicate that the relationships they build with staff members who…